Mechanical Engineer - Pulsed Power
Join Pacific Fusion as a Mechanical Engineer to design and advance pulsed power systems for experimental fusion platforms.
Posted by employer 3 months ago
First seen on Joblaze 2 months ago
Last verified on the company career page 10 hours ago
Skills & Technologies
Requirements
- Experience
- 2+ years
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
Not disclosed in this posting: work arrangement, visa sponsorship.
Benefits
Joblaze summary
The Mechanical Engineer at Pacific Fusion plays a crucial role in the design, operation, and advancement of pulsed power systems integral to their experimental fusion platform. This position demands expertise in high-voltage systems, control systems, and data analysis, along with hands-on experience in developing complex mechanical and electrical systems. Ideal candidates are those with a background in mechanical engineering or applied physics, possessing at least two years of relevant experience and a strong ability to lead R&D projects. Pacific Fusion, a rapidly growing company focused on clean energy solutions, emphasizes collaboration across disciplines to drive innovation.
Joblaze insights
- Listed about 2 months ago — first seen on Joblaze September 3, 2026. Last confirmed on Pacific Fusion's careers page November 2, 2026.
- Salary band is below the typical range for comparable tech roles (median ~$129,582).
- Starts above 51% of 342 comparable mid other roles in United States that list Python we track (median $112,099 across 61 companies). See Python salary trends
- Python appears in 18% of 3326 comparable mid other roles in United States; Control Systems appears in 0.4% of 3326 comparable mid other roles in United States.
Quick facts
- What's the salary range?
- Pacific Fusion lists $115,000–$150,000 for this role.
- How much experience is required?
- At least 2 years of relevant experience for this Mechanical Engineer - Pulsed Power role.
- What's the tech stack?
- Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: ANSYS, Applied Physics, COMSOL Multiphysics, Circuit Simulations, Control Systems, Data Analysis.
- What seniority level is this role?
- Pacific Fusion targets mid-level candidates for this position.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Full-time for this Mechanical Engineer - Pulsed Power role at Pacific Fusion.
From the original posting
About Pacific Fusion
Why This Role Matters
We are seeking a highly motivated Mechanical Engineer to design, build, operate, and advance our pulsed power systems — the core of our experimental fusion platform. This role is deeply hands-on and multidisciplinary, requiring expertise across high-voltage systems, controls, diagnostics, and data analysis. The ideal candidate combines strong technical depth with the ability to lead R&D workflows, collaborate across disciplines, and take ownership of system performance and development.
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Design, build, and operate pulsed power systems, including high-voltage and high-current architectures, control systems for pulsed power operation, safety, and automation.
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Operate pulsed power systems during testing and data acquisition campaigns, including occasional work outside regular business hours.
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Ensure safe, reliable operation of high-energy systems in accordance with company safety protocols.
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Acquire, process, and analyze data from pulsed power experiments to evaluate system performance and stability.
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Develop tools and workflows for data collection, visualization, and interpretation.
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Translate experimental results into actionable insights for next-generation pulser design.
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Take ownership of pulsed power subsystem advancement and roadmap execution.
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Lead design reviews, experimental planning, and technical documentation.
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Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and plasma physics teams to iterate and improve designs.
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Drive continuous improvement in reliability, efficiency, and diagnostic capability.
What You Bring
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Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Applied Physics, or a related field.
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2+ years of demonstrated experience designing complex systems.
- Experience designing, developing, testing and building prototype mechanical/electrical systems.
- Proven ability to deliver complex R&D projects on schedule, from concept to prototype to validation.
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Strong background in electronic design, control systems, and PLC software development.
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Proficiency in circuit simulations (e.g., SPICE, PSCAD, COMSOL, or similar) and data analysis using Python, MATLAB, or equivalent tools.
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Familiarity with engineering modeling and CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, ANSYS, or COMSOL Multiphysics).
Bonus Points For
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Advanced degree (M.S. or Ph.D.) in Mechanical Engineering, Applied Physics, or a related field.
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Prior experience with high-voltage pulsed systems for fusion, plasma research, or accelerator applications.
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Hands-on experience integrating diagnostics and controls for high-energy experiments.
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Knowledge of safety standards and best practices in high-voltage or high-energy environments.
TOTAL COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS FOR ELIGIBLE EMPLOYEES
RECRUITING AGENCIES
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